Re: Re: Astronomical History quiz...

Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi?
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From: "Mark Wagner" <mark.wagner@No-Spam>

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> This drawing well precedes Flamsteed, but yes, the "A" does represent "The
> Little Cloud" the
> Andromeda "Nebula" (Galaxy). So, in 964 AD, who did the drawing?
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> On Fri, September 5, 2008 6:50 pm, Tony Hurtado wrote:
> > In Flamsteed's Atlas Coelestis (a nice digital version of which is available
> here:
> > http://www.univie.ac.at/hwastro/), it shows Andromeda with arms outstrectched
> like in the picture.
> > Could this be a depiction of Andromeda and Pisces, and the 'A' represent M31?
> >
> > -Tony
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